“I want the government to review past military medals. Some people in my riding think more people deserve special medals. The government should say it will fairly consider this though I don't know if it really will.”
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Members of Parliament debated the National Defence file. The discussion focused on the Victoria Cross, Canada's highest military honour, and how no one has received the honor since it was created in 1993. Liberal MPs called for an independent review of military decorations from the Afghanistan mission, but also emphasized the thoroughness and independence of the award process.
“Our government wants to say it respects veterans' sacrifice. The military already has a review process for its highest honour. Now we also agree to a new review of veteran cases. We will make more announcements later.”